House Panel Warns of Major Submarine Gap
The House Armed Services Committee warns the United States faces a major submarine gap due to civilian planners under McNamara. The panel says Soviet submarines now total over 350, with many near U.S. coasts. It calls for more nuclear attack subs and funds for two new classes in the 1970s to prevent a gap.
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Washington
UPI
House Armed Services Committee
United States
Committes
Pentagon
McNamara
Adin
Hyman Rickover
Pentagon accelerates bomber defense cutdown plan
The Pentagon announced an expedited plan to trim U.S. bomber defense by deactivating two PIO fighter interceptor squadrons a year earlier than planned and replacing two FIDG units. The 445th squadron at Wurtsmith AFB will stay active for now, while the 49th squadron from Griffiss AFB is eliminated. The shift also affects the 444th squadron at Charleston AFB and the Seith squadron, with no reasons given.
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Pentagon
Wurtsmith Afb
Mich
Griffiss Afb
N.Y
444Th
Charleston Afb
S.C
Kincheloe Afb
Wurtsmith
Kincheloe
Robbery at Seattle grocery two robbers flee with cash
Two robbers, one armed, helped at the checkout then fled with about $1,000 from a Seattle grocery. They ordered manager Wayne Carlson to open the safe and, after donning aprons, watched him for about 15 minutes before taking cash from the registers and escaping. Interceptor squadron news mentions the 444th’s deactivation plan.
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Seattle
Wayne Carlson
Carlson
Death Sentence PAGO PAGO Ship Scuttled for Debt
A damaged interisland freighter Manua Tele owned by Manua Island natives was auctioned for a $9000 debt to the U.S. government and then scuttled after Salvage was stripped. A San Francisco sixth grade class bid 73.60, not enough to satisfy the government. The vessel was towed eight miles to sea by a Coast Guard cutter and sunk. The Pettiaton report notes an Air Force reorganization with unit replacements and early termination of Paine Field activity, affecting Kincheloe Kincheloe and other bases.
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American Samoa
Interisland
Manua Tele
Manua Island
Here
U.S
Coast Guard
Possible To Shrink Hemorrhoids And Stop Itching
New York special reports a research institute found a medication that shrinks hemorrhoids in most cases. Patients experience prompt relief from itching burning and pain as the treatment reduces inflamed tissue. Tests in major cities show the formula eases discomfort without stinging and helps prevent infection using Preparation H ointment or suppositories.
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New York, N.Y
Mufferer
New York City
Washington, D.C
Midwest
Sil Ag
Defense staffing cut urged by committee
A congressional committee urged reducing civilian staffing in defense agencies and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, arguing the office is overstaffed. It warned against concentrating decision making away from experienced military officers and joked about past leaders like McNamara and Pentagon efficiency. The panel praised new Secretary Clifford.
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Defense
Robert 5. McNamara
Pentagon
Secretary of Defense
McNamara
Rivers
Clask Clifford
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